Chapter 8, True Salvation
Although Gu Hang came unexpectedly, and he couldn't make any grand welcome ceremony in a hurry, the people in the Waste Cave Society still tried their best to put on some pomp, trying to make the Governor feel their respect.
When Gu Hang entered through the gate of the mine that he had cleaned as much as possible, he saw that all the lights in the mine were lit.
The people of the Abandoned Cave Society, lined up on both sides, stood on both sides of the tunnel to welcome the arrival of the person who would decide their future fate.
Gu Hang was not the first to come, and his current military director, Captain Yan Fangxu, had already brought hundreds of people in first.
Along the way, the servants and soldiers pulled up a human wall, separating the passage from the residents of the Abandoned Cave Society.
The soldiers stood upright with their guns, and the people around them knelt down one after another when Gu Hang passed.
Wherever Gu Hang went, the people knelt down to greet him.
In addition to people, the Waste Cave Society can't take anything else to make a show.
In the middle of the crowd, Gu Hang walked all the way, observing the situation in various parts of the Waste Cave Society.
People have dishes, but they are not very healthy; There are some mining tools, hoes, carts, etc., which are purely manual work, and there is no equipment or equipment.
As he walked, he came to a cavity in a mine. It was used as a square and an important residential area by the people of the Abandoned Cave Society. There are many simple wooden buildings, and there are many buildings built in a mess, and this should be the home of many people.
More residents of the Abandoned Cave Society gathered here.
When Gu Hang's footsteps stepped into it, hundreds of people, led by the leader Patel, knelt down in unison.
Respect is very sufficient.
Here, a temporary platform was erected.
Gu Hang walked up, and the microphone was already set. The sound of his speech here can not only be heard by the people in the small square in the mine, but also through the loudspeakers placed in various parts of the mine to those who are not in the square.
After all, this mining square is not big enough to gather nine hundred people.
Standing on the stage, Gu Hang stared at the faces in the dim light. He could see in their faces the joy of the rest of his life, and his gratitude to him as a savior.
But in the same way, there was no lack of confusion about the future, doubts about him, the man who would decide the fate of everyone, and the numbness left behind in a hopeless life in the wasteland.
There is still a long way to go.
But he still spoke slowly: "Residents of the Waste Cave Society, I am your governor, Gu Hang. ”
"Today, I see all the people bowing down to me and bowing down to me. It's good and proves that you've made the right choice. ”
"Patel, your chief, asked me for salvation, and I promised him."
"I led my army to the Abandoned Cave Society and eliminated the bandits that threatened you. One hundred and forty-six corpses, neatly laid out, eleven captives, will later be judged in the presence of all of you. ”
"The salvation you want has been obtained; But I want to save you, but it's just the beginning. ”
"In the harsh, unforgiving wasteland, whether natural or man-made, our survival is always threatened. Today came the 'prisoners', and tomorrow there may be something else. You need to be able to defend yourselves, and I will arm you. This is the first deliverance I will give you. ”
"You have worked hard day and night in the mines, but in exchange for only a life without sunlight all day long, without enough food and clothing, and people will die every winter. You have the right to live a better life, and I, I will make it better for all those who are willing to put in the effort. This is the second salvation I want to give you. ”
"A safe environment, food and clothing, this is probably your greatest wish right now. But when you are full, you will have more wishes, a better living environment, better spiritual enjoyment, and even self-realization, a sense of honor, and faith...... And I will provide you with a platform to pursue a higher level. This is the third salvation I want to give you. ”
"In my plan, when I give you these three things, when I give you a safe and prosperous life, will we be able to talk about the true salvation of you!"
Gu Hang finished his speech, and at this moment, whether it was the one who was lucky enough to see Gu Hang's face in the square, or those who were crowded in other places and could only hear the sound from the loudspeakers, all the residents of the Abandoned Cave Society were already jubilant!
When Gu Hang said that the robbers outside had been killed, everyone was already jubilant. The robbers killed and captured their compatriots, and locked them in the cave for many days, leaving their food reserves depleted. They were in constant fear until they were finally rescued, and their gratitude could not be spared.
And when Gu Hang said that he wanted to arm them, some residents, especially some young and enthusiastic ones, were even more boiling. The people in the Wasted Cave Society have always known the importance of having guns and cannons in the wasteland. In this place where the weak eat the strong, there is no ability to protect themselves, that is a piece of meat, no matter how fat or thin, there are always people who want to take a bite, after all, everyone is hungry.
But guns don't come for nothing, and the most valuable thing in the wasteland is the arms trade. And the people of the Waste Cave Society are difficult to eat and clothe, and they can't afford it at all.
With weapons, there is a sense of security. When it comes to the same thing this time, not to mention that it can't be beaten, at least it has the strength to fight, and it won't sit still like now, and can only rely on others to save it.
And the second item, the matter of eating and cloning warmly, aroused greater passion! Gu Hang's statement hit the depths of their hearts!
We are so industrious, we are so hard, why can't we get a full meal? They do not understand the exploitation of external markets and the difference in value between primary and processed products, but they ...... The Governor said he was going to give them food and clothing!
That alone is enough for them to give their full support to whatever the Governor is going to do!
And the third point, the so-called 'higher pursuit'...... On the contrary, everyone did not feel particularly much, and even felt at a loss. It's hard enough to just live, and they rarely think about more things in their lives, and don't understand what the so-called 'self-realization' and 'sense of honor' are talking about.
Cheer along, that's also because of the continuation of the previous events, and what the Governor said is always right!
But there are always a few people who keep thinking under the torture of a painful life. Their eyes lit up when they heard the Governor speak of this.
The vast majority of people in the Waste Cave Society were excited by Gu Hang's speech!
They can already see that a path of light and hope is opening up before their eyes.